Hotel Luxury & Local Poverty in the Country of El Salvador
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2024
- An interesting day of exploring in El Salvador, seeing both sides of this Central American country.
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Although El Salvador is a poor country without much international tourism, it is also admirable for having managed to get out of the abyss of crime without spilling the blood of its people. Its president has become renowned for using a new method against crime.
Tourism will one day come to this small country when it is more developed and has the means to compete with the heavyweights of the international tourism industry CONGRATULATIONS EL SALVADOR AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Well the method of fighting crime is just throwing people in jail with no due process. Even if they are not proven criminals. Maybe the locals feel that's worth it but there are probably lots of people in jail who didn't actually do anything.
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There are no easy solutions to control crime in an entire country, however this margin of error also exists in countries that call themselves developed or from the first world. What is important for the moment must be measured in terms of results and well-being of the vast majority.
Returning to the topic of tourism, public safety is a factor that will help attracting tourists to that small country. However the government must control prices especially in the most touristic areas.
Otherwise it will not be possible for Salvador to become a tourist destination.
@@frederickgestenecker12 Perhaps to some degree a heavy hand was necessary, but it's a highly corrupt country and often people with friends in the government rat someone out just because they don't like them. All in all the situation is preferable to Nicaragua, but there is also an "atmosphere", let's say. And as I commented to another, I've had people burst into tears while talking to me in El Salvador because they cannot stand their life of poverty any more. Bitcoin is not fixing anything, it's all marketing, and despite being a "de jure" currency, hardly anyone transacts with it, and the only "de facto" currency is the foreign minted US dollar.
@@frederickgestenecker12
Well said. This is my country and am happy to see that it's getting cleaned up.
A lot of people like myself immigrated to United States due to the high crime, violence and death that was happening in El Salvador. The last time I step foot in my home land was in 1994 know that I have children of my own I will be making a trip back home to show them a part of their culture.
Well don't forget that the crackdown started becuase there was 67 people killed during the weekend. That's why alot of them got labeled terrorists.
Hello, I have been watching all the videos you have uploaded from the country of Salvador, which is my country. I really liked them. Thank you for visiting us. I hope you have been treated very well.
Muchos se enojan porque dicen que está muy caro todo en el país, es la verdad, todo está ridículamente carísimo y la gente ganando 5 dólares al día es simplemente ridículo
La economía debe de estar equilibrada entre sector primario (agricultura, ganadería) sector secundario (industria, producción) y sector terciario (servicios, venta, compra, mercado, turismo).
Yo me he encontrado con gente llorando por no aguantar más su vida de pobreza en El Salvador. Sí que está más seguro que antes, pero les falta mucho y el Bitcoin no resuelve nada, de hecho en mi experiencia fue todo marketing y casi no se usa en el país aunque sea una moneda "de jure", la única moneda "de facto" es el dólar.
What I like about your vlog is that I can check out countries I probably will never visit. El Salvador is one of them I have no plans to travel to. Your greatest asset as a full-time traveler is time. Hasta Luego, Senior!
You're definitely suburban
Nope... Climbing volcanoes or taking hikes through slippery waterfalls actually needs physical condition you'll never get Señor! 😂🤡
Good luck on your other journeys Senor.
No reason at all for you to be so close minded 😮🇸🇻
I’m so sad you don’t want to travel to El Salvador 😅😅 i don’t think they need you there anyway
I see there's a lot of hating bots on the thread. for a country that has been submerged in chaos, civil war, gang and cartel wars, corrupt governments and subjected to failed " FIRST world countries" policies for the past 40+ years..EL SALVADOR is not doing bad at all. Great video!.. long Live BUKELE 🇸🇻!!
@eelaypaix3839
Methinks that these comments are not artificially generated by any type of "bot," but by real people. Most likely, they fall into two categories. The first would comprise people who believe that they should be able to travel anywhere around the world and obtain great accommodations at dirt-cheap prices and those who do not travel themselves, but still believe the exact same thing. The second would be those on the left who support criminals over victims and who enthusiastically embrace "The Revolution," and who will never forgive President Nayib Bukele for breaking the criminal gangs and restoring hope to the people of El Salvador that their country can possibly be a successful and stable nation.
I don't see any hate. There is some criticism and some observations, but neither is hate.
Where is there hate? Just some pointing out the very unfortunate collateral damage in terms of innocents being caught up in the mass incarcerations and the growing disparity between rich and poor.
@@Brent-ox8lk Disparity between the halves and the have-nots will always be with us. Some people are born poor but, for some reason, make better choices. All that a government can do is provide a playing field where opportunities exist. That is what President Bukele is doing.
My brother and I used to make metal sheet forts when we were kids. Brings back memories! Great show!
Very nice area of El Salvador, the water looked so inviting.
I like it El Savaldor where never been yet. So interesting.
I stayed at the same place, at the end of my El Salvador video i squeezed in this place Palmarcito
And still the reigning champion of YT vloggers. Thank you for this look at El Salvador. Love seeing you in a new country, learning as you go, taking us along. More Central and South America to come hopefully. Bolivia is phenomenal.
Bolivia has been high on my list to visit for a while, looks very interesting, different from the typical tropical beach paradise places.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Salar de Uyuni is maybe my favourite place in the world. At sunset, where the sky is a hazy mix of purple, pink and yellow, it seems like a whole different planet. Bolivia also was the cheapest access to the Amazon I found. Anacondas, capybaras, toucans, oh my.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Do the Death Road if you make it there
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great clip!! such a beautiful country!! Romero is a great movie for peeps to watch to understand el salvador a bit
You cannot understand the reality of an entire country without having lived in it for at least a year.
@@user-kv6mu8ie6l you are correct,of course people don't have a year to live in any given country they travel to, so books, documentaries, and movies are helpful
Loving this series of vlogs, fascinating country.
So far the best location in El Salvador for me,tempting food and good access to the sea.If I happen to get to these parts,I would love this place.
88 degree weather !!! That is challenging. When you passed that nice coconut stand I thought you were going to enjoy one of them. I love coconuts. Awesome video and a very nice beach there. Thank you for sharing such a nice video with us.
These videos now make me really appreciate Mexico. Glad you are doing this scouting trip for me, this country needs an experienced traveller to do it right. People washing dishes in the creek, living in tents. Sounds more like L.A. and New York.
Stay in Mexico than ! Since BUKELE became president in 2019 up to date there has been zero homicides in more than 580 days . Think about that 🤔
And Mexico
Thats what I saw on my last Trip To Guanajuato, can you believe that i wanted to use the restroom I didn't have pesos and the lady working there didn't want to let me use the restroom after i beg her. Finally someone there felt sorry for me and gave a peso so i can use the restroom, and the restroom were very dirty very horrible experience. in El Salvador 🇸🇻 you dont have to pay for restroom, 🚽 and they're restroom super clean. This happened at the momias museum After we came back to our hotel, right around 2:00 am , In the middle of the Night we heard gunshots from a full Automatic Riffle For a tourist this is not pleasant and the hotel wasn't cheap it was 250$ dollar a night who want wake up by the sound of gunshots. Thats something you dont hear in El Salvador 🇸🇻 i rather go to el Salvador to have peace and Quiet and not worry about my safety.
@@walterhuezo1654 I agree that with the new President, he has done a great job. In contrast the Mexican government is pretty corrupt, and the President AMLO seems to do nothing about it. So only way for El Salvador is up.
@@mirandacruz5896
Yes, you'll see that in many places in Mexico and in other Latin American countries, as well. What one sees at the exclusive areas along the Yucatan Coast is not all of Mexico by any means.
This is a fascinating country. Thank You for showing us .
Shut up beach
This video was awesome! Loved it. The views at 20:35 were ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Lunch looked amazing along with that pina colada! Glad you got to experience a little luxury in El Salvador. Congrats again on the 600K! Great to see several comments of congratulations in the past week. Onwards and upward, this AMAZING travel channel is heading for ONE MILLION subscribers! El Salvador has been delightful. 👏👏👏👏👏
Do you find the exposure of poverty delightful?
Thanks for the vid Gabe
Interesting that a group of church people would stay in a $140/ night luxury hotel and relax at a high security resort restaurant just to come help the local people…. And often the trip is paid for by donations. Seems like a free vacation to me.
Trying to convert Catholics is much safer than converting Muslims. Bible thumpers hehe.
@@BotoburstPutin kicked the Bible thumpers out 20 years ago
Safety is always the #1 concern of these mission groups.
@@Deadfoot-Dan mission groups suck
@@JonnieSlade-fh2cg Actually Putin is a devout Orthodox Christian.
A few years a go the only gringos you would find were church missionaries. I'm glad we are getting vloggers visiting just for fun now 😁
With the recent world-wide press reporting that the gangs are under control, tourism is picking up greatly. Restaurant and hotel owners are trying to make up for years of slow business by overcharging the tourists of today. The prices are definitely off the charts as illustrated by the fact you don’t see any locals at these places. It’s a pretty country and the people are nice, but they definitely have learned well the spirit of capitalism!😊
Part of it is to make up for lost time, but no reason for the locals to pay gringo prices. Gringos don't want El Salvador on gringo prices either if it is cheaper and more developed farther south
I want warm weather like what you are experiencing there Gabriel 😎☀️🌊😊❤
Come to Thailand then. We going soon into the 40,s. Lol😂
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no you dont , trust me you dont, the kind of heat that you have in central america is unbearable. choking, humid. i am in Costa Rica now and i can guarantee , central america is an oven. Nothing pleasent about this type of heat , This is not the heat we experience in Europe or North America. I need to retreat somewhere high in the mountains then i will be happy here.
Beautiful way to wait for a dentist appointment. Best of luck to you. Looking forward to the next video.
Yep, beats sitting around bored in the rain.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hoping the sun comes out for you .
Thanks Gabriel for showing El Salvador 🇸🇻 to the whole world you didn't find much tourism and I'm sure is because the low season you went to visit and so on prices also are going that way people need to meet their expenses but once the economy in my country will be better you shall see things more different about it, it's about have patience and hope the best for a country that has gone through a lot that you can't even imagine it but we're grateful and thankful with God we are free!!! Dios Unión Libertad!!! 🇸🇻🙏
You seem to be a real honest person!!! Nice vide bro!!!👍👏
The lunch looked delicious 😋 thanks for sharing the video 👍
Great Video. Glad u found a more upscale area in El Salvador 🎉
Extreme wealth and poverty frequently exist side by side.
Example: India!
Seems to be a trend in catholic countries. No middle class - only wealthy and poor and rich church leaders
Example: British empire(the exploiter) and india and other colonies (exploited) for 2 centuries..
Just like in the US poverty everywhere, still you see expensive hotels and resorts that the majority of Americans cannot afford unless they drawn in debt for the rest of their life !
Much less when the minimum wage is only 1.25 an hour
Yeah, not even in the same ballpark.
Thank you for this marvelous video. It is a dream for me! I like the resort, the ocean, the sight. I wish there were a sandy beach! Thanks to your perfect videos, I have changed my opinion of El Salvador for the better.
Es un lugar donde la comida es muy cara.
Love it❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing place ,, thank you so much for sharing we us 👍👏☕️🙌😀👋😎
Great to do day trips like that. Nice to get to know a few of the beaches there for me to decide for my next trip there which will include Nicaragua.
hi gabe ...congratulations on 600k subs ,,,keep up the good work as ever look forward to your videos ...
You can go to the nicest resorts like the one you’re showing here as long as you consume like you did lunch 🥗 😋 your food looked amazing nice 👍 resort
So good to see you enjoying our El Salvador...and Atami!! Good to have you ..
Very nice beach !
Such an experience. 🎉
this guy manages to find the most expensive places in el salvador
I was there in january it was a great place to visit 18:53
Always nice to have all those cameras so nobody spikes you piña colada
El zonte beach 🏖️,,beautiful place thank you 👏
Outstanding content and adventures
Really enjoy this series! Do you have any plans on visiting San Marino when going to Europe next? Besides Russia, that is the country you have left in Europe, its a cool country and pretty affordable too when it comes to hotels and restaurants, right next to the Italian city of Rimini on the Adriatic sea. Then you will have visited all countries that are located entirely within Europe!
Yes, it's definitely a mission to get there when I head back to Europe.
Lots of love from India Gabriel
El Salvador really has a lot to offer and probably will be up and coming in the near future. What a beautiful country. The beach today was gorgeous and the food looked amazing in the restaurant. You would almost feel bad being at the resort after seeing the disparity of the shacks on the side of the road.😞The salt water pools remind me of my hometown Sydney, as most of the beaches have what we call “ocean baths” at each beach. Hopefully no sharks haha. Loving the El Salvador videos. 🌺🍹😊
It's those 30 foot long squids I'm more worried about, that would really get in the way of relaxing in the pool. 😛
@@GabrielTravelerVideos oh yeah definitely be careful of the 30ft squids haha✌️
Good morning from Arizona. 9 AM 53 degrees
What time is it now, and what day is it in Arizona when you're reading this message? Is it a laundry day for you?
I am so glad you like Atami resort and now you give me a good idea to visit the place,Iam salvadorean and I live here at north San Francisco CA. Keeping enjoying our little pulgarcito el salvador.
Lovely statement Gab . Don't know what that is but dump it all on, 😂 loved it great vlog as usual Gab keep up the good work.
Expensive lunch! Glad you liked it. It’s too bad they have weak drinks 😂
Nice Videos
YOU DESERVE MORE SUBSCRIBERS , SALUDOS
That lunch looks very healthy 😍
Nice Gabe
Hola saludos desde Nueva York yo soy de caluco sonsonate vivo aquí en Nueva York desde ya 33 años. Y caluco tiene sentros turisticos bonitos también yo tengo mi casa a 2 minutos caminando es lindo el pueblito y gracias por visitar mi país espero te enamore mi país y te guste
$139 USD is a better deal for this place, then your current $77 USD a night room. You get $60 more quality and amenities.
Nice vid. Long time subscriber here. What is the song called that you used for when you walked into the pool/reception?
Hi, the music I use is always listed in the description. Thanks for watching. ✌️
Beautiful cauntry 🙏🙏
Atami is awesome I spent a night at the resort, it was great!
Thanks @ Gabriel That was much better.
You could say that about most of the world. What you hope for is that the taxes and jobs go to the people. In many places, jobs on tours, airports and other stuff is created. I will say another problem that has been getting better, especially in south America, is education. For various reasons, it seems the native American/ rural people didn't put much importance on..often they had to work.
10:35 at the Church > 6 pointed stars (in cast iron maybe?) below the clock .. Star of David? ...a multi Denominational House of Worship?
This was an evangelical Christian church in El Salvador. It’s common that they display the Star of David and even the flag of Israel in their churches
It looks like a really third rate country with western prices, thanks for showing me and saving me money
He didn't save you anything. You were never planning to go there.
All of your comments are weird and attention seeky lol 😂 what a fun and cool guy you are
@@TheKingOfBeans Glad I provided you a chuckle 🤡. Just speaking my mind. Not asking for your attention, yeah.
@@TheKingOfBeans and yes, most consider me cool 😎
Water looked nice. Probably warmer there than Puerto Vallarta.
Walking on a road, one walks against the traffic!
It depends on lots of factors such as how wide the shoulder on the side of the road is, how far you're walking, how much traffic there is, how fast it's moving, which side of the road is sunny or shaded, how dangerous it is to cross the road to get to the other side, etc.
it is increible how people lives there!
What an amazing place
Than you again for your chill video ...but for myself I will definitely pass on this destination....so much else where ...no inspiration for El Salvador!!!!
Yeah and the prices don’t help. $35 for a basic lunch is crazy. Why go all the way to El Salvador to be locked into 1 or 2 small high security resorts? The rest of the place looks far undeveloped
And none of the beaches look that nice. Dark brown muddy looking sand and rocks. Maybe the volcano treks would be more interesting but not impressed by the beaches at all.
Great cove, I thought I saw Angelina Lansburio...😅
For a beautiful restaurant with a view, try Beto's and Covana in El Zone.
El Salvador does not have international tourism and the only ones who visit us, are our people who work hard and live in the USA. They are to blame because when they come are so happy that they pay any price for what it should be much cheaper .
But tourists don't come here from Europe, North America or Asia. If you go to Guatemala, you see thousands of tourists from all over the world. Something is wrong with Tourism here in our country and if we keep raising prices for the few who visit us, our turists will always be GUANACOS that don't care to charge their credit cards. Money that they will pay later with interest doing a very hard job in USA
Part of the problem is the air connections. I live in Dubai and plan to visit, and the ONLY sensible connection I could find was via Mexico (avoiding the US with their ridiculous "everything goes through immigration"). There is one connection that shuts down soon from IIRC Madrid directly. El Salvador needs a proper airline to pull people in - Emirates was the (one of) to the success of Dubai.
I'm wondering where do you leave your things, your backpack with money and stuff, so they don't steal it from you. I heard it's dangerous and not safe to leave it just like this on the beach.
On the beach, there's no other choice. But I make sure there's minimal stuff in my backpack when I head out, just the essentials, and then I keep my eye on it from the water.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I think there is a waterproof bag available you can buy to take the essentials like keys, phone, money and credit cards with you in the water.
There definitely is. Not a bad idea. It just depends on where you are, at most places I'm not too worried about it. In very crowded, super touristy beach spots then it could be more of an issue.
I feel like now is the best time to visit El Salvador. If the country stays on the course that it's on, this part of the country will be totally gentrified and overrun with tourists in 5-10 years. I would love to explore the country while it's still kind of raw and unspoiled.
You shoul go to Africa or Amazonas
I feel the same way. Better go in the next 1 to maybe 3 years before it gets overun.
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Please visit canary island teneriffe is actually great place
Been there: ua-cam.com/video/TbIpYQj3AfY/v-deo.html
That was old school stuff, thanks did not know
Yep, here's the full playlist of the Canary islands: ua-cam.com/video/8EOZAwJKzI0/v-deo.html
There’s a flight on Azores Airlines from Oakland to Terceira that Gabriel should experience. There’s a big community of Azores people in Central Valley.
@@pat2row Wow, great tip, I'll look into that.
The question here is whether El Salvador is a tourist destination where it is worth spending a fortune?
The answer can be found by visiting nearby countries with greater tourism development such as Mexico, Costa Rica or Guatemala, where for the equivalent in money you get much higher quality in food, accommodation and natural beauty.
If El Salvador really wants to attract international tourism, it must accept its reality and lower its prices, in addition to improving its tourist infrastructure. I
It won't be quick or easy, but it will be the only way to evolve and be able to compete.
absolutely- the infrastructure is not there yet many places are taking advantage of the trickling tourists. This will only dissuade folks from coming out once they see what is going on.
No one is forcing you to go. Stay wherever it is that you're from. Funny becuase many people have a difference in opinion and the country isn't for everybody. So no need to try and compare with others. "Natural beauty " but you've never been they're so you wouldn't know.
What do you do with your backpack when you go into the water? Do you ever have any concerns about having it taken by someone?
Did you know that el salvador is the safest country in Latin america thanks to NAYIB BUKELE. And I'm not kidding
Not much you can do except keep an eye on it. On a busy beach it’s best to not have a backpack but when it’s empty, no one is around and you can see everyone approaching. As long as you are not too far out in the water, it’s easy to run back to your bag.
Yep, just keep an eye on it.
Another great vlog from Gabriel. Amazing work man. Gj.
Perhaps you could focus more on the prices. We all want affordability.
$77USD for a room in El Salvador per night? That is crazy ! Should be like $4 per night.
Thanks for making all the great content!
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Hi Gabriel, on that short trip you got a good taste of San Salvador and may have quashed many observers who has doubts about traveling to San Salvador. Nicaragua and Honduras may fall under the set of circumstances of ambivalence of visiting.
Gabriel is walking those places because doesn't want to spend money on better places ,he doesn't want to spend money renting a car etc ,El Salvador has places better than those where he is going walking,so if you plan to visit any country,bring money !!!!
@@eliseomadrid5919 he's traveling on a modest budget and there's nothing wrong with that and still enjoying everything.
Torres, what you see is what you get vato
@@eliseomadrid5919
The question here is whether El Salvador is a country where it is worth spending a fortune?
You can find the answer by visiting tourist places in Mexico, Guatemala or Costa Rica, where you find tourism development in all its splendor, something that El Salvador still does not have and won't have in decades.
Being a tourist does not mean being a martyr nor does it mean being a sponsor for the development of your precarious tourist situation.
Hi Gabriel . Love your videos, very interesting. I found it very expensive the hotel $77 dollars per night is in my opinion a scam !
It’s not a chicken bus if there’s no chickens or other farm animals.
Wow, killer tacos
You won't know unless you try
Mi país es bello, se lo recomiendo a todos, una aventura inolvidable, vengan visítennos, se irán encantados y regresarán, por Dios les digo, acá dejarán su amor y regresarán.
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Many people have negative opinions but this isn't rich country if they don't like it don't go its very simple
George, I don't think they will be going there
They haven't finished inventing Google Maps yet. There are times when it says one thing and it is very different...
Google hasn't sent anyone down there in years that's why it's not up to date.
Those high tide pools seam like an environmental disaster. Let's make pools that are sealed shut during the day, and opened up during the night. The fish can swim in and live with all of the dirty people, tanning and moisturizing oils, hair conditioners, cologne and perfume. I'm sure they will love it.
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Every country has bad places !!!
For instance,you guys can go to Watts,in Los Angeles CA. The skid row in downtown too , you can visit it !!!
Very true. ✌️
Are there beaches in Watts? It's where tourists would go?
18:44 the way that chick looks at you is hilarious
Sorry, didn't think it was funny 🙄
Didn't seem like she even noticed me.
I think this guy sees ghosts too
Look at her expression. You white people are goofy as shit is what she was thinking
ES is expensive. No other LA country would charge that much for that restaurant tab in that environment. The dollar kills tourism there.
NICARAGUA Better beaches. Much cheaper better infrastructure. Many places to visit for half the price.
Good to know, it sounds worth visiting.
I’d like to Nicaragua
Nicaragua? That place where they dare to raise the flag of a political-ideological movement and the party at the same height as their national flag?
Think about it if this place is a good place to visit.
I want a Salmon Salad
It's Hormigas on the avocado
More protein than just the salmon!
What? Ants on the avocado?
They burn garbage there just like Nicaragua... they don't do local garbage pick up yet. Sad but that's the burning smell
Let's be honest for one minute. These vlogs are like, heck I'm here and I need to earn so let's hard sell this destination. Tell us when you plan to return to this beautiful country? Since it's such a great place, I'm sure you'll want to return sooner then later. It's right up there with Greek Islands. In it?
This is definitely not a destination missing from my bucket list.
Hotels way too expensive for a third-world country. Much better deals elsewhere.
With better beaches😉
Exactly, it's a country not to visit
Who's asking you to come ?
@@ojosazules8828the fox, you're saying the grapes are green
@@kippsguitar6539look who is talking, you haven't visited any country.
I’m like palmar sito is better bat is your going el Cuco O las tunas El espino El tamarindo the Bich Dont have stone is only sand diferent color meni Bich en El Salvador is diferent color the water I’m be hope back to El Salvador early good luck un abrazo